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On June 11th,
2016, Christina Grimmie- a Season 6 finalist on The Voice was shot and killed while signing autographs after a
concert in Florida. As of this writing,
the assailant (who killed himself) has been identified without a motive given
for the attack. I am sure that as the
days unfold, the reason for this senseless killing will be uncovered. However, at the end of the day no matter who
says what about whom, one thing remains certain- life is short, so spend it
wisely.
Our time on this Earth is a precious gift
that should not be wasted sitting on the sidelines watching life pass us
by. We are given an opportunity to chase
our dreams with what should be the sole purpose of making this world a better
place to live before we leave it. Often
times I have seen or heard others incessantly bemoan their fate, while
simultaneously pointing a finger to cast blame elsewhere. Heck, I was one of those people who did just
that, and can’t help but think how this served no good purpose. One might say I lost many life points along
the way. However, all was not lost.
Two years ago it was the stark reality
that I suffered from PTSD that awakened the healing spirit within and brought
me to my senses. No longer will I point
the blame, as I control how I react to what happens 100% of the time. If there are bumps in the road, I will learn
and grow from them- never to cast shadows on someone else. Most likely on the morning Miss Grimmie woke
up, she never thought it would be her last day among the living. Yet at the tender age of 22, her music left
an indelible mark on this world as well as the following she gathered along the
way. Surely, she made a difference in at
least one person’s life by giving them hope through her voice. Her mission to better this world albeit
short, was accomplished.
One of my favorite Zac Brown Band pieces
titled “Lance’s Song” emphasizes the point of chasing your dreams because you
never know when your time is up. Lance
(a musician and a friend of the ZBB), was returning home from a gig he played
at a small venue, fell asleep while driving, and was killed. Zac penned a most beautiful and
thought-provoking tribute to a friend.
Two individuals, from different genres had
the same dream of changing the world with their music. The question remains- What will you do? Let the world pass you by, or heal it through
the power of your dreams? I leave the
answer up to you my readers, but I choose the latter.
In health and wellness,
Tim
